Muscle relaxants are usually referred to as skeletal muscle relaxants. They act directly through the central nervous system and reduces the spasm of the muscles. They are used to reduce soreness and pain caused due to sprains and muscle injury. Baclofen and Tizanidine are commonly used muscle relaxants to treat muscle spasms.
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My whole body aches after visiting the amusement park. How can I get better?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20 year old female. Two days ago, I went to an amusement park. Yesterday, it felt more or less like my body ached, but I still went to my spinning class in the evening. Today, when I tried to get up in the morning, I struggled with lower back pain, and my arms hurt. It hurts to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding your explanation, your complaint seems to be general muscle fatigue, muscle spasm, and weakness. This is likely due to the amusement park visit. Take a warm bath and try to relax. Lie on the bed at a position you feel comfortable with. If you can, do simple... Read Full »
How can I be relieved of this sharp lower back pain?
Query: Hello doctor, Last night, I bent over to reach for something and got a sharp pain in the left side of my lower back and the pain is still there. I can hardly move without intense pain. Is there anything that I can do to feel better? I do lift a lot of heavy boxes at work. What should I do? I can ben... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The probable cause is IVDP (intervertebral disc prolapse) and iliopsoas strain. I feel that pain could be due to irritation. I would like to you to do a lot of icing on your back once in every two hours. Lie on stomach with chest placed over pillows like in a cobr... Read Full »